CT NOFA

Earlier this year, CT NOFA faced a critical funding crossroads. Well into our programming for the year, we faced sudden and substantial cuts to federally funded programming that constituted the majority of our work for 2025.

But then, something moving happened…

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SNAP News: Information, Resources, and Actions - CT NOFA Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to stop blocking the funding of SNAP using emergency funds. The Trump administration has agreed to partially fund SNAP benefits. It is not clea...

An update on the SNAP situation in Connecticut from the CT NOFA Director of Policy & Advocacy. ctnofa.org/snap-news/

We Are on the Verge of a Hunger Crisis - CT NOFA If the Federal government shutdown continues, on November 1 the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will halt for the 10% of Connecticut residents who rely on it. SNAP serves about 360,00...

The continuing shutdown of the federal government means that SNAP food benefits will be halted on November 1. CT NOFA's Dr. Kim Stoner, shares the full story, along with what steps you can take to mitigate the harms that SNAP’s cancelation will cause. ctnofa.org/we-are-on-th...

NOFA Chapters Soliciting Government Shutdown Impact Feedback - CT NOFA The seven Northeast Organic Farming Association chapters (CT-NOFA, NOFA-MA, NOFA-NH, NOFA-NJ, NOFA-NY, NOFA-RI and NOFA-VT), and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) are documen...

The seven Northeast Organic Farming Association chapters are documenting the impacts of the current government shutdown, and the expiration of the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, on farmers and farm workers in our region. Visit our website to learn more. ctnofa.org/nofa-chapter...

Join CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs for a full-day gathering on October 22 at Wesleyan University that connects grassroots organizers, community leaders, nonprofits, and funders working across housing, food and farming, clean energy, and public health. ctclimateandjobs.org/2025-ej-conv...

Common Ground’s Farm + Garden Conference – CT NOFA

Don’t miss out! Our friends over at Common Ground are hosting their annual Farm + Garden Conference on Saturday, November 8 in New Haven! Visit their event page for all the details about this full day of hands-on workshops for all. ctnofa.org/happening/co...

Learn more about one of the newest members of Connecticut's certified organic farm community in the October edition of our monthly newsletter, Gleanings. mailchi.mp/ctnofa/glean...

New Data! Americans unite on clean air, water, energy, and a safe and healthy climate for all, with partisan lines fading around these shared values.

Americans nearly unanimously support clean air, water, and energy. (ecoamerica.org/american-cli...)

Become an active part of the majority by turning environmental consensus into environmental action. Sign the petition to protect CT's environment. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pu...

Reminder: we're still looking for feedback from organic producers and processors!

The Natural Farmer is looking for submissions for their next issue. Share your story - Why do you grow grain? How do you grow grain? Do you offer a full-diet CSA with bread and beans? What's the impact on our food economy if we grow more regional grains? www.thenaturalfarmer.org/submit-an-ar...

Farm Tour: Sunset Farm - CT NOFA Farmers, farm workers, and aspiring farmers: Visit the certified organic Sunset Farm in Naugatuck and learn how they incorporate high tunnels into four-season farming. The tour will also discuss the r...

Farmers, farm workers, and aspiring farmers: join us on Wednesday when we visit Sunset Farm in Naugatuck and learn how they incorporate high tunnels into four-season farming. The tour will also discuss the role of cover cropping in maintaining soil health.
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NOFA Podcast Organic farming, sustainability and equitable food systems. For those who care about food, where it comes from and how it’s grown. Brought to you by the Massachusetts chapter of the Northeast Organic...

New episode of the NOFA Podcast just dropped! Check out “AGROFORESTRY IN THE NORTHEAST."

Search NOFA PODCAST in any of your favorite streaming platforms or listen here. directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/i...

Congratulations to Steve Munno of Massaro Community Farm, winner of CitySeed’s inaugural Good Food Award for Sustainable Agriculture, Farmland Preservation, and Land Access. In addition to his work at Massaro, Steve has been a member of the CT NOFA board of directors since 2012.

Organic Transitions: Joanne Charon and Autumn Harvest Orchard - CT NOFA Joanne Charon, owner of Autumn Harvest Orchard, is proud to be able to provide organic produce for her community. “It gives people a choice to purchase and enjoy fresh CT Grown Organic produce, which ...

Over the last two years, six farms have participated and successfully completed organic certification through CT NOFA's TOPP program. Today, we’d like to introduce you to one of them, Joanne Charon from Autumn Harvest Orchard in Norfolk, Connecticut. ctnofa.org/organic-tran...

Summer 2025: Grasslands | The Natural Farmer

The summer issue of The Natural Farmer is now online. Check it out: www.thenaturalfarmer.org/summer-2025-...

Permaculture Design Course – CT NOFA

Join Flanders Nature center in November for a permaculture design course, led by founding CT NOFA director Cynthia Rabinowitz. This program is designed to immerse participants in information, ideas, and inspiration on how to design sustainable, regenerative systems. ctnofa.org/happening/pe...

A Conversation on Food and Nutrition Education for Family Wellbeing – CT NOFA

This event on October 1 hopes to explore the current state of food and nutrition education in Connecticut, where there are gaps in access to that education, and opportunities to fill those gaps. ctnofa.org/happening/a-...

Opinion: Who's in Charge? Humans or Machines and Corporations? - CT NOFA Who is in charge here? The human beings or the machines and the corporations that profit from them? Are we going to dig up every crumb of coal and uranium to feed the AI beast? Are we going to pollute...

In “Artificial Intelligence means farewell to ‘Net-Zero’ fantasy,” Peter Murphy celebrates a prediction by the RAND Corporation that by 2030 AI will need over 3 times the power used by the state of California. But we've seen this movie before. ctnofa.org/opinion-whos...

Home - CT Grown The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to foster a healthy economic, environmental and social climate for agriculture.

CT Grown, administered by Connecticut Department of Agriculture, is updating the CT Grown Map to help consumers easily find local farms, farm stands, pick-your own, agritourism experiences, and farmers’ markets. Farmers and producers may visit the map to ensure information is accurate. ctgrown.org

Steadfast Farms Offers Poultry Processing Discounts to all NOFA Members - CT NOFA Steadfast Farms (Bethlehem, Connecticut), a member of CT NOFA’s 2025 TOPP cohort, is proud to offer discounted certified organic poultry processing services for active NOFA members of any chapter. Ste...

We’re excited to announce that Steadfast Farms (in Bethlehem, Connecticut), a graduate of CT NOFA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program, is now offering discounted poultry processing services for active NOFA members of any chapter. ctnofa.org/steadfast-fa...

Bill Duesing Award Committee Seeks New Members - CT NOFA The Bill Duesing Award Committee seeks new members to continue the tradition of selecting our annual Bill Duesing Award winner. Committee members are expected to be actively involved with and knowledg...

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Identifying Nutritious and Affordable Options in Today’s Food Environment – CT NOFA

The Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity (CWCSEO), invites you to join them for this, the second of a 3-event series, to mark Hunger Action Month. ctnofa.org/happening/id...

The September issue of Gleanings is here with updated information about poultry processing discounts (a new NOFA member benefit), community workshops and events, and more. mailchi.mp/ctnofa/glean...

The public comment period for this ends on Monday - exercise your democratic right to have your voice heard!

Sun Day is this Sunday!

Reminder: we're still looking for feedback from organic producers and processors!

Coming your way on THURSDAY.

Connecticut Sun Day - CT NOFA On September 21, 2025 the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action and CT NOFA invite you to join us to celebrate power from the sun: solar and other renewable energy sources.​​ Sun Day is a nation-wi...

On September 21 the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action and CT NOFA invite you to join us to celebrate power from the sun: solar and other renewable energy sources. Sun Day is a nation-wide moment to come together for clean power for everyone. ctnofa.org/event/sun-day/

Farm Tour: Fort Hill Farm - CT NOFA Farmers, farm workers, and aspiring farmers: Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Fort Hill Farm’s greenhouse and high tunnel systems. Explore the different structures, learn when and why each was ...

Farmers, farm workers, and aspiring farmers: Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Fort Hill Farm’s greenhouse and high tunnel systems. ctnofa.org/event/farm-t...